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Kenneth Bruns Obituary
Funeral services for Kenneth I. 'Bud' Bruns, 95, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Conrad officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Bud died Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
He was born Apr. 22, 1920, in Longford, Kan., the son of Jesse and Pearl Frasier Bruns. He graduated from Longford Rural High School, and later served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was at Pearl Harbor during the surprise attack on Dec. 7, 1941, and also in the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was called back to the Navy for the Korean conflict. Bud worked as a telephone technician for Southwestern Bell/AT&T for 36 years, retiring in 1984. He also changed the light bulbs in the old KLWN radio tower at 31st & Iowa St. He was a member and past president of the Lawrence Men's Bowling Association, and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the VFW. He enjoyed camping, traveling, poker, square dancing, and being a prankster.
Bud married Erma A. Sexton on July 7, 1956, in Abilene, Kan. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, Dean Bruns and wife Julie, McPherson, Randy Engle and wife Connie, Kansas City, Mo., Sharon Rose and husband Monte, Lawrence, and Rusty Bruns and wife Sheila, Baldwin City; a niece, Pam Rowson, Savage, Minn.; a nephew, Terry Owens, Denton, Tex.; ten grandchildren, Jayme, Michael, and Carolyn Bruns, Shawn and Joshua Engle, Kelle Rose, Laura Rose Clawson, and Cody, Cameron, and Caden Bruns; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, LCDR Brian K. Bruns, and a sister, Opal VanMeter.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-7:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Honor Flights, Wildland Firefighters Foundation, or Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Julia Ingrassia
June 25, 2015
Mrs. Bruns, Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear your husband and Dad has passed away.. My heart and deepest condolences are with all of you, I never doubt Brian was waiting right there to walk him to the gate. Love to all of you.
Connie Lindell
June 19, 2015
Erma & family: I just know that Bud is in heaven bowling with my dad & mom and telling funny jokes and stories. You both were dear friends to me and my parents, Elmer & Bertie. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time. Hugs, Connie Lindell & Tony Hackett
serena anderson
June 16, 2015
I remember Bud from coming over to FMC he was a joy to have come over to work on our phones he would tell me to worked for the gas company such a nice guy
June 15, 2015
Sharon we are so sorry about your father. Know he lived a full life and
loved all of you. Jan Miller
June 15, 2015
Erma and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Bud. He was such a joy to be around. We agree he was kind of a prankster, but we loved it. Ernie and I think Bud was such a "FINE" man. Our thoughts are with you. Rosie Aldrich
Chuck & Gwen Hobbs
June 14, 2015
Emma, Rusty and the entire Bruns Family.
We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, fun man your father was. I could listen to Bud for hours telling his stories, although sometimes terribly far fetched, and his jokes. Those of you who know me know I loved that man. God Bless all of you. He will take care of you.
Gary Tollefson
June 14, 2015
Erma, Rusty and families, I was so saddened to read of Bud's passing. His infectious smile and constant laughter was unforgettable. As one of Dad's best friends, I will never forget Bud. I am so sorry for your loss. What a great man. May you find Peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and may His strength, be yours. May God bless all of you, as you look forward to " That Day ". Gary T.
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